You know you’re in the dead of Spring when the dapper short-sleeve shirts come creeping out. So why should you substitute your average-length standard shirts with shorter-sleeve ones? Aside from the fact that their lightweight and aired-out structure is the best combination for the warmer season, they can also be worn to any occasion, can take you from day to night in style and dapperness and are this season’s most up-and-coming trend. And as much as we love rolling up the sleeves of our shirts, having short ones can already save you the trouble from wrinkling your shirts. Can anyone ask for more?

Now we get it, if you’re associating them with the “nerd of the classroom” type of wardrobe, it’s because you were trained to think so. But just as it seems, the nerd-vibe is the only vibe you should be mimicking this season. The trick here is to find the best fit for you – not too large and not too tight – and to style your short-sleeve shirt correctly. You can do so by pairing it with chinos, shorts or even your favorite pair of denim jeans.

So are you sold? If so, we’ve scoured the best short-sleeve shirts for you!

Article Written by Cindy Menassa